John Locke’s theory of knowledge is known as _____________, and it teaches that persons must use their senses and turn outward to their experiences in the world to arrive at knowledge.

Which historical event became the undoing of religious liberalism’s optimism that humanity is getting better all the time?

The most important aspect of religious ___________ is not that they be understood literally but that the reader engage the manner in which the text has shaped and formed a religious tradition.

The Christian fundamentalist response against liberalism’s foundation of a universal human experience asserts that ______________ is the foundation for Christian faith.

After Confucius died, another teacher named ___________ interpreted Confucius’ teachings as describing human nature as basically good.

In Shinto, does kami refer to a personal deity or to the impersonal essence of divinity?

In Jain Dharma, “gods” are not worshiped; they are revered as models to imitate.

Nichiren Buddhism stresses the importance of working for social justice and honors the bodhisattvas who embodied Superb Action and ____________.  Prince Nichiren’s story evidences how these two are brought together because his ethical behavior engendered severe persecution.

Which of the following is NOT a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion?

The state of perfection reached in Jain Dharma is called _____________, achieved when the jiva (soul) reaches Jina (enlightenment).